We have not really heard much from ARTA since it was created. Just recently, ARTA started flexing its muscles when it ordered the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to immediately issue to a private company the license being applied for, which according to ARTA, is already deemed approved. In its order, the ARTA also directed NTC to submit its compliance report within three working days from receipt of the order. Despite the hearings having been finished for more than a year, NTC failed to act on the application. In the case of Newsnet’s application, NTC took more than 10 months without either approving or disapproving it.

Source: Philippine Star February 21, 2020 15:56 UTC